Summerbaby
Polaris Lyrics


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Summerbaby, come on baby, show me the town,
I didn't know that you'd be such a short visit
Once a year I noticed that you're not around
Mama says you went when you were exquisite

If you seen all I done,
When I'm alone I do things nobody knows
We were all wondering where you came from
Last night we were hypothesizing that you were an angel
Sometimes it feels like you're looking down
From up above where angels are found

If you seen all I done,
When I'm alone I do things that nobody knows
Every drop of sex, and every little mess I make

I was around, I was around
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody

Do you see a lot of angels up there like you?
Wolfgang and Vincent Van Gogh,
Have you seen Josephine?
Someone from town like Marshall Brown or someone you know?

If you seen all I done,
When I'm alone I do things nobody knows
Every drop of sex and every little mess I make

I was around, I was around, I was around
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows

I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows




I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows
I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows

Overall Meaning

"Summerbaby" by Polaris is a contemplative song that combines elements of indie rock and pop that explores the emotions of the singer as they discuss a person they only see once a year. The lyrics express the desire to get to know this person better, and how they seem to have almost angelic qualities. The opening lines, "Summerbaby, come on baby, show me the town," express this longing to be with this person and explore their world. The next lines, "I didn't know that you'd be such a short visit, / Once a year I noticed that you're not around," suggest a sense of disappointment and fleetingness that is characteristic of many summer romances.


The lyrics then take a turn towards introspection as the singer muses on their own secrets and desires, singing "If you've seen all I've done, / When I'm alone I do things nobody knows." This self-reflection continues as the singer imagines the source of their love interest's seemingly angelic aura, asking if they know any other famous or extraordinary figures in heaven. The song closes with a repeated chorus that emphasizes the secrecy and elusiveness of the singer's connection to this summer love: "I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows...".


Overall, "Summerbaby" is a poignant exploration of the fleeting nature of summertime relationships and the yearning for human connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Summerbaby, come on baby, show me the town,
Inviting the subject of the song, 'Summerbaby', to take the singer around town.


I didn't know that you'd be such a short visit
The singer did not expect 'Summerbaby' to remain around for long.


Once a year I noticed that you're not around
The singer only sees 'Summerbaby' once a year when he is not around.


Mama says you went when you were exquisite
The singer's mother informed him that 'Summerbaby' left when he was beautiful and delicate.


If you seen all I done,
If 'Summerbaby' had seen the singer's actions,


When I'm alone I do things nobody knows
The singer performs actions in his personal life, which he keeps secret or hidden from others.


We were all wondering where you came from
Everyone was curious about 'Summerbaby's' origins.


Last night we were hypothesizing that you were an angel
The night before, people were guessing or speculating that 'Summerbaby' was an angel.


Sometimes it feels like you're looking down
There are moments when it seems like 'Summerbaby' is watching from a higher place.


From up above where angels are found
This is a reference to where angels are believed to reside, implying that 'Summerbaby' is an angel.


Every drop of sex, and every little mess I make
The singer acknowledges that he participates in sexual activities and creates little mistakes.


I was around, I was around
The singer was present or nearby during certain events.


Do you see a lot of angels up there like you?
The singer is asking 'Summerbaby' if he sees many angels like him in his location.


Wolfgang and Vincent Van Gogh,
This is a reference to the famous artists Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Vincent Van Gogh.


Have you seen Josephine?
The singer is asking if 'Summerbaby' has seen someone named Josephine.


Someone from town like Marshall Brown or someone you know?
The singer wants to know if 'Summerbaby' knows someone from the town, like Marshall Brown.


I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows
The singer reiterates that he was present, but nobody knows about it.


I was around, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows
He repeats again that he was around, but it was not known.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JNelt1

Summerbaby, come on baby, show me the town
I didn't know that you'd be such a short visit
Once a year I noticed that you're not around
Mama says you went when you were exquisite

If you seen all I done
When I'm alone I do things nobody knows

We were all wondering where you came from
Last night we were hypothesizing that you were an angel
Sometimes it feels like you're looking down
From up above where the angels are found

If you seen all I done
When I'm alone I do things that nobody knows
Every drop of sex and every little mess I make
I was around, I was around

I was around
(nobody knows, nobody knows)
I was around
(nobody knows, nobody knows)
I was around
(nobody knows, nobody knows)
I was around
(nobody knows, nobody-)

Do you see a lot of angels up there like you?
Wolfgang and Vincent van Gogh
Have you seen Josephine?
Someone from town like Marshall Brown?
Or someone you know?

If you seen all I done
When I'm alone I do things nobody knows
Every drop of sex and every little mess I make
I was around, I was around, I was around

I was around
(nobody knows, nobody knows)...



All comments from YouTube:

@cmdrfilthymick4208

The Hard day's Pete episode was a turning point in my life as a child when I learned regular people could become musicians and decided I wanted to also

@ChestRockwell24

I always loved the episode. The 90s had the best shit for kids. Are you afraid of the dark was also great.

@flaviuscountry

Little Pete can hear his favorite song on YouTube! I'll sleep soundly tonight...

@ChrisC-vz7sr

+Josh Ringler Pete' s favorite song isn't there.

@lamalditawis

+Christopher Corbett that IS his fav song..

@jonnycatland1987

There's a recent video of him actually singing this song live with Polaris.

@blacklung3501

KrebTube you mean...

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@GKHaller

THIS FECKING SONG I FINALLY FOUND IT AGAIN! 20 YEARS I'VE LOOKED FOR THIS SONG

@thomashoornbeck1871

same here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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